Risk of falling behind rapid technological innovation
First written in FY2020. 3 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 12 of 40 companies on the "Worse" side.
27 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group continues to make strategic investments in growth business areas, while the New Technology Platform Development Office advances research and validation of advanced technologies, including AI.」
As measures to respond to rapid technological innovation, investment in growth businesses, the New Technology Platform Development Office, and research and validation of AI and other technologies continue. - FY2024Development of a structure for responding to new technologiesAnnual report
「From a long-term perspective, our Group will invest in growth business areas to respond to technological innovation. We established the New Technology Platform Development Office to develop personnel and technical capabilities capable of handling advanced cutting-edge technologies, and will conduct research and development into new technologies and develop new business areas.」
As measures to respond to rapid technological innovation, it established the New Technology Platform Development Office in addition to investing in growth business areas, and specified a structure for advancing research and development into new technologies and developing new business areas. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「From a long-term perspective, our Group will invest in growth business areas to respond to technological innovation. We will secure personnel capable of handling advanced technologies and introduce internal core systems to improve operational efficiency, while also expanding office space as our workforce grows.」
Measures to respond to technological innovation include investment in growth business areas, securing personnel with advanced technical skills, introducing internal core systems and expanding office space. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「If our Group is unable to predict or identify the direction of rapid technological change, fails to respond appropriately and in a timely manner, or falls behind competitors in technological innovation, this may affect our Group's operating results and financial condition.」
The failure to keep pace with rapid technological innovation continues to be recognised as a risk. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「If our Group is unable to predict or identify the direction of rapid technological change, fails to respond appropriately and in a timely manner, or falls behind competitors in technological innovation, this may affect our Group's operating results and financial condition.」
It states that delays in recognising or responding to technological change, and falling behind competitors, may affect operating results and financial condition.